Band 5.0 IELTS Writing Task 1 Model Answer
Overall Band Score: 5.0 · Cambridge IELTS 21 · 2026-09-02
IELTS Writing Task 1 question
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Categories of library users
Student answer (Band 5.0)
The chart and table below show the results of a survey of library users at a university.
The chart graph show us different type of library users , full time graduate , post time graduate , full time graduate , academic staff etc.
The majority of library users are full time undergraduate and minority are academic staff.
The table shows the library user satisfaction about things which are mentioned below . library opening hours about it 65 percent are very satisfied and 35 percent are fairly satisfied and no one is unsatisfied.
Helpfulness of staff is only thing which has positive review higher then any other things mentioned in survey , according to survey 95 percent are very satisfied and remaining are satisfied . Availability of books , Availability of journals and reliability of wi-fi are remaining questions in which majority are happy with current level of services but they also have negative reviews also like most people are not satisfied with availability of journals .Reliability of wi-fi majority are satisfied but 19 percent of users are not satisfied with it.
AI examiner evaluation
| Criterion | Band |
|---|---|
| Task Achievement / Task Response | 5.5 |
| Coherence and Cohesion | 5.0 |
| Lexical Resource | 5.0 |
| Grammatical Range and Accuracy | 5.0 |
| Overall | 5.0 |
Task Achievement / Task Response — Band 5.5
The response covers the main features of the data, such as the user categories and satisfaction levels. However, the analysis is somewhat superficial. For instance, you mention that 'the majority of library users are full time undergraduate' but do not provide the specific figures from the chart to support this. Similarly, when discussing the table, you list percentages but fail to group or compare the data effectively to highlight trends. The report lacks a clear overview or summary statement that synthesises the information, which is a requirement for a higher band score. To improve, ensure you include specific data points and group related information logically.
Coherence and Cohesion — Band 5.0
The response is organised into a few paragraphs, but the flow is disjointed. There is a lack of cohesive devices to link ideas; for example, the transition between the chart description and the table analysis is abrupt. You rely on simple sentence structures, which makes the progression of information feel mechanical. Using linking words such as 'furthermore', 'in contrast', or 'regarding' would help guide the reader through the data more effectively. Additionally, the paragraphing is inconsistent, as the text is presented in a way that makes it difficult to distinguish between the introduction, body, and conclusion.
Lexical Resource — Band 5.0
The vocabulary is somewhat limited and repetitive. You frequently use basic phrases like 'things which are mentioned below' and 'remaining questions'. There are also some inaccuracies in word choice, such as 'post time graduate' (likely meaning part-time) and 'higher then' (should be 'than'). While the vocabulary is sufficient to convey the basic meaning, it lacks the precision and range required for a higher band. To improve, try to use more varied terminology related to data description, such as 'proportion', 'significant', 'minority', and 'majority', and ensure you use them in the correct context.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy — Band 5.0
The response contains frequent grammatical errors that occasionally impede clarity. There are issues with article usage ('the chart graph show us'), subject-verb agreement ('The chart graph show'), and punctuation. The sentence structures are mostly simple, with very few attempts at complex sentences. For example, 'Helpfulness of staff is only thing which has positive review higher then any other things' is grammatically awkward. To improve, focus on mastering basic sentence construction, including correct verb forms and the use of articles, before attempting more complex structures. Proofreading for basic errors like 'then' versus 'than' is also essential.
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